Mr. Erik Henry Donald Bostrom, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. He was born in Korsnas, Finland on February 17, 1924 to Alfred and Alma (Nissberg) Bostrom. Erik is survived by his wife of 62 years, Ruth (Matts); children, Britt (Arlyn) Hichue of Muskegon, John (Etta) Bostrom of Fruitport, Donald (Jane) Bostrom of Hesperia, Henry (Karen) Bostrom of Fruitport and Michael Bostrom of Chandler, AZ; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Gota Granberg of Finland; cousin, Joel Lunden of Muskegon; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joel and a sister, Else-Maj. Erik had served in the Finnish Army during WW II and was a member of the Vikings Linne Lodge 57. He had worked at Muskegon Screw Works until 1981 and then at Whiteman Manufacturing until his retirement in 1989. Erik was an avid bowler and golfer and member of the Invandrarna Singers. Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at Ever Rest Funeral Home and Chapel with Mr. Darry Hichue officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time from 2 to 3 PM at the funeral home. Burial at Sunrise Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Vikings Scholarship or Language Camp Funds.
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